Desert Center, CA
Living in Desert Center
Bikeability
79
Walkability
75
Commute
87
Public Transit
56
Affordability
68
Public Safety
79
Airports
61
Hospitals
25
Colleges
72
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
59
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
216
Population
+28 (2010–19)
71 y
Median Age
+6 (2010–19)
57%
College-Educated
+45% (2010–19)
83%
Family Households
+6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years2%
15 to 34 years1%
35 to 54 years8%
55 to 74 years76%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial3%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate13%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree50%
Households
Family household83%
Householder living alone14%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$32k
Median Household Income
-$18k (2010–19)
97%
Above Poverty
-3% (2010–19)
20 mi
Average Commute
85%
Lived Here Last Year
+17% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K1%
$25K to $49K68%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K1%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Private sector90%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Mgt, science, and arts69%
Sales and office28%
Service3%
Commute
Bicycle3%
Car, truck, or van66%
Public transportation3%
Walked7%
Worked at home21%
Housing
$113k
Median Home Value
+$5.1k (2010–19)
26%
Built 2000 or Later
-
Median Monthly Rent
-$1.2k (2010–19)
39%
Owner-Occupied
+13% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached65%
Mobile home35%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197929%
Built 1960 to 196928%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K65%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity80%
Utility gas20%
Crime
Violent Crime in Desert Center
United States45
California55
Riverside Metro Area47
Riverside County39
Property Crime in Desert Center
United States48
California56
Riverside Metro Area58
Riverside County60
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (53%)(44%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton54%
Donald Trump42%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54 | 1 | 0 |
| Feb | 58 | 1 | 0 |
| Mar | 64 | 0 | 0 |
| Apr | 70 | 0 | 0 |
| May | 79 | 0 | 0 |
| Jun | 87 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul | 92 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug | 91 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 85 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct | 74 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov | 62 | 0 | 0 |
| Dec | 54 | 1 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Desert Center
Excessive Heat65
Inland Flooding100
Tornado6
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Desert Center, CA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Desert Center, CA
Desert Preparateory
45 miles, E
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School
49 miles, W
Westmorland Basic Christian School
51 miles, S
Brawley Christian Academy
53 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Desert Center, CA
University of Redlands
105 miles, W
John Paul the Great Catholic University
108 miles, SW
Southern California Seminary
110 miles, SW
Loma Linda University
111 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Desert Center, CA
Palo Verde Hospital
45 miles, E
John F Kennedy Memorial Hospital
50 miles, W
NH Twenty Nine Palms
52 miles, NW
Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District
55 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Desert Center, CA
Palm Springs International Airport
66 miles, W
San Diego International Airport
126 miles, SW
Ontario International Airport
130 miles, W
John Wayne Airport-Orange County
144 miles, W